brake BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 LT 2002 Rider's Manual (in English)

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Introduction
i
General information and con-
trols
General view, left side ........ 4-5
General view, right side ...... 6-7
Cockpit .............................. 8-9
Telltale and warning
lights .............................. 10-11
Ignition switch and steering
lock ................................ 12-13
Handlebar fittings ........... 14-15
Hazard warning flashers ...... 16
Adjusting windscreen/deflec-
tors ..................................... 17
Reverser ........................18-20
Cruise control ............... 21-24
On-board computer ....... 25-29
Cases.................................. 30
Topcase .............................. 31
Front seat .......................32-33
Rear seat .......................34-36
Seat heating ........................ 37
Helmet holder ..................... 38Safety check
Checklist ............................. 39
Engine oil ...................... 40-41
Fuel ................................ 42-43
Handlebar levers ............ 44-45
Brake system - general .. 46-47
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 48-50
Clutch ................................. 51
Suspension spring preload . 52
Wheels ........................... 53-54
Loading.......................... 55-56
Lights ............................. 57-58
Coolant ............................... 59
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Introduction
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Starting – Riding – Parking
First time out ................. 60-61
Important notes ............. 62-63
Side stand ..................... 64-65
Main (centre) stand ........ 66-67
Running in ..................... 68-69
Before you start ................... 70
Starting ............................... 71
Warning lights................ 72-73
Riding and changing
gear ............................... 74-75
Brake system
- general ........................ 76-77
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS......... 78-84
BMW Integral ABS
- troubleshooting chart ........ 85Arrive safely
Dependability .................86-87
Service worldwide ............... 88
Protecting the environment . 89
BMW rider’s equipment ....... 90
BMW motorcycle
accessories ......................... 91
Training means extra safety. 92
Concluding thoughts .......... 93
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General information and controls
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General view, right side
1Case, right (b 30)
2Passenger’s controls for
audio system
OE
(
b Supplementary Rider’s
Manual)
3Brake fluid reservoir, rear
4Stowage compartment with
hand lamp5Brake fluid reservoir, front
(
b 50)
6Fuel tank filler cap (
b 42)
( ) Figure in brackets b page number
for explanation
2(Optional extra
213456
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General information and controls
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Right handlebar fitting
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake system:
Do not turn the fitting on the
handlebars.
8Handlebar controls for
on-board computer
2(
(
b 25)
9Emergency off (kill) switch
for ignition (
b 70)
10Starter button (
b 18, 71)
11Switch for
heated handlebar grips
OE
AHeating function OFF
B50% (centre position)
C100%
2(Optional extra
12Turn indicator switch, right
Press
–Turn indicators operate
To switch off turn indicators:
Self-cancelling while rid-
ing, or press turn indicator
cancel switch 13
13Turn indicator cancel switch
Press
–Left/right flashers off
9810
B
A
C
B
C
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General information and controls
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Reverser
StoppingRelease starter button2
–The motorcycle comes to a
stop
Apply the brake if necessary
Normal operationPush lever1 of reverser all the
way toward positionF until it
engages
–Telltale light, reverser
yellow is off (
b 10)
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General information and controls
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Cruise controlOE
DeceleratingPress and hold down button2
in RES direction (arrow)
–The motorcycle decelerates
steadily, even though you do
not manually close the throttle
L Note:
Every subsequent time you
press the button in the RES
direction, road speed
decreases by a further 2 km/h
(approx. 1 mph)
Switching off the systemMove switch1 to OFF
–The cruise control system
switches off immediately
–Redtelltale light and yellow
telltale light for cruise
control (
b 10) offTemporary override
When you actuate the:
–brakes
–clutch
–throttle twistgrip (close the
throttle)
the cruise control system is
briefly switched off
–Yellowtelltale light, cruise
control (
b 10) off
–Red telltale light on
Push button2 in the RES
direction
–The motorcycle returns to and
maintains the cruising speed
stored in memory
–Yellowtelltale light, cruise
control (
b 10) on
2(Optional extra
12
2
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Safety check
Checklist
Use the safety checklist –
before every journey
Please perform the safety
check accurately. If your motor-
cycle needs any routine mainte-
nance, you can then attend to it
before the journey starts
(
b Maintenance Instructions),
or have it carried out by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. This is to ensure that
your motorcycle corresponds
with road-vehicle use and
safety laws.
A motorcycle in perfect techni-
cal condition is essential for
your safety and that of other
road users.For this reason, check the
details in the following sections
before you start the journey:
–Fuel level
–Positions of the handlebar-
lever fittings
–Brake fluid level
–Clutch fluid level
–Brakes
–Warning lights and telltale
lights
–Suspension spring preload
–Wheel rim and tyre condition,
tread depth and tyre pressures
–Load, gross weight
–Lights
–Coolant level
–Check regularly (every time
you stop for fuel),
on the basis of the following
section:
–Engine oil level
(every second/third stop for
fuel):
–brake pads
If you encounter any problems
or difficulties, it is always best to
contact your authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer. He will pro-
vide the necessary advice and
assistance.
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Safety check
Handlebar levers
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake circuit: do not turn
the fitting on the handlebar.
Adjusting handbrake lever Turn knob A to set the most
comfortable span:
–Setting1: minimum span
–Setting4: maximum span
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A
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Safety check
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Brake system - general
Work on the brake system
d Warning:
To ensure reliability have all
work on the brake systems
carried out by a specialist
workshop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Checking brake system
d Warning:
Sudden changes in play or
spongy action of the brake le-
ver indicate a fault in the
brake system.
Before riding off, therefore,
always check the resistance
of the front and rear brake le-
vers and test operation of the
brakes.
Do not ride the motorcycle if
you have any doubts about
the safety of the brake sys-
tem.
Immediately seek the advice
of a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
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Safety check
Brake system - general
d Warning:
Have the brake pads replaced
before they wear to the mini-
mum permissible thickness:
have the work performed
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Checking brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on
your personal style of riding.
To ensure reliable operation of
the brakes: do not allow lining
thickness to fall below minimum
value (Maintenance Instructions
b Chapter 2).
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